Chasing the Sun: Dictionary Makers and the Dictionaries They Made
A history of the dictionary reveals the reasons behind the creations of dictionaries, the motivations of their creators, how their biases seep into their work, and their works effect on us. 12,500 first printing.
A history of the dictionary reveals the reasons behind the creations of dictionaries, the motivations of their creators, how their biases seep into their work, and their works effect on us. 12,500 first printing.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780805034660 (0805034668)
Publish date: November 1st 1996
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Pages no: 510
Edition language: English
My journal note for this one only mentions that I found it a bit verbose at times. Overall, not the greatest book on the topic. A pity because it sounded so interesting when I picked it up.
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